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Promising Young Woman

2020Movie1 h 54 minR

CrimeThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic727.2Rotten Tomatoes90%84%

A deeply moving, tense thriller movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Revenge never looked so promising.

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Feminist Satire
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Stylized Pop-Aesthetic
  • Trauma-Informed Narrative
  • Social Critique
  • Powerful Lead Performance
  • Non-Linear Structure

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Emerald Fennell
Written by
Emerald Fennell
Produced by
Margot Robbie, Emerald Fennell, Tom Ackerley
Music by
Anthony B. Willis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 13, 2020 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
December 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

To the Pain, Nothing Nice About Sugar and Spice, Creator Cameo +9

  • To the Pain
  • Nothing Nice About Sugar and Spice
  • Creator Cameo
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
  • Bystander Syndrome
  • Alliterative Name
  • Dead Man Writing
  • Nice Guy
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Thanatos Gambit

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Promising Young Woman?"

Questions about Promising Young Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Promising Young Woman?

PeacockYouTube TVPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Promising Young Woman streams on Peacock and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Promising Young Woman worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 72).

Will I feel good after watching Promising Young Woman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Promising Young Woman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does Promising Young Woman use?

To the PainNothing Nice About Sugar and SpiceCreator CameoThe Bad Guy WinsMs. FanserviceMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotBystander SyndromeAlliterative NameDead Man WritingNice GuyDogged Nice GuyThanatos Gambitand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including To the Pain, Nothing Nice About Sugar and Spice, and Creator Cameo.